In a trend ‘deeply concerning’ to some, a number of major US firms, including Walmart and McDonald’s, plan to scale back their DEI practices.

From 20 January, McLeod will sit on the board of the global home improvement company, operator of retailers including B&Q and Screwfix.

Former Walmart EVP Marybeth Hays is to join the board of the Reckitt Benckiser Group as a NED from 1 February 2024.

United Nations’ expert on extreme poverty names and shames profitable US giants Amazon, Walmart and DoorDash.